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Help Promote Alternative Response
By offering assistance and promoting collaboration, Alternative Response (AR) empowers families to make sustainable changes, reducing the likelihood of ongoing involvement with the department while prioritizing the protection of children.
We encourage you to promote AR across your social media networks. These messages and links can be used as is or they can be customized in any way that works best for you. Thank you for continuing to support the children and families that live, work, and play in your communities.
Sample Social Media Posts
Hashtags: #kinshipcare #ittakesavillage #familymatters
- Strong families build strong futures! Our Alternative Response program is here to support parents in creating a safe and nurturing environment for their children. Your journey matters, and we’re dedicated to helping you every step of the way! https://ow.ly/uF9g50UFs1f
- As kids head back to school, educators remain essential partners in child protection. Alternative Response assesses child safety, reduces future risk, and connects families with the support they need.
www.dfps.texas.gov/Investigations/alternative_response.asp - Did you know Alternative Response equips parents & caregivers with vital tools to address abuse or neglect concerns while keeping kids safe? Learn more www.dfps.texas.gov/Investigations/alternative_response.asp
- When safety concerns arise, Alternative Response connects families with resources to ensure children are safe without immediate risk. Learn more at www.dfps.texas.gov/Investigations/alternative_response.asp
- Meet Dorethea! A Program Specialist on the Alternative Response team, she’s training staff on different ways to work with families and help make them stronger. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJbKegHRkYo
- Did you know? Alternative Response helps keep families together by connecting them to community organizations and service providers to address and resolve concerns as they arise. Learn more:
www.dfps.texas.gov/Investigations/alternative_response.asp - Sometimes families need resources and support. Alternative Response handle cases of abuse or neglect in a more flexible way – collaborating with families while still focusing on child protection.
www.dfps.texas.gov/Investigations/alternative_response.asp - DYK schools and community organizations are an important source of support for families. Alternative Response collaborates with trusted local partners to help families access services and build long-term stability. www.dfps.texas.gov/Investigations/alternative_response.asp
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